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Minute 1: Newcastle 0-0 Nottm Forest Kick-off! We’re under way at St James’ Park and, probably, in the remaining games as well.

The moment is near for the games. The broadcaster are broadcasting all four fixtures on a single screen, a initial for their Premier League transmissions, but it’s a bit headache-inducing and it's disorienting, so we'll likely toggle between the games.

Today in history in 1997 … The player scores a triple against the coach's Chelsea.

“Notable to see that Nottingham Forest's warm-up outfits are beige, a reflection perhaps of their mediocre performances and outcomes since ‘Big’ Ange became manager,” comments a commentator. “But seriously, what was he planning, taking the Marinakis offer? Or did he swallow it by mistake?”

That confused me too, because he must have known it would need a period to establish such a fundamental shift of approach. Perhaps he was eager to transform Spurs.

Newcastle United against Nottingham Forest

“In truth, friend, I wouldn't say Forest have been terrible under Postecoglou,” states a viewer. “The outcomes are a little inaccurate: having observed a few of their fixtures, they’ve either been genuinely hard done by, missed chances or had the entire team (including their keeper), along with bench players, all the backroom staff, the team bus driver, the symbol and the tea lady all advanced for a (close) corner in the last seconds of a match.

“I’m not Postecoglou's greatest admirer for a several reasons*, but I’m seriously cautious of Forest’s offensive strength (including on their substitutes). There may be a few dramatic moments in this one.

* He rejected my ‘professional link’ on the social platform.”

I can’t get my head round the manager being under so much scrutiny. He's only been in charge less 30 days. The sole valid cause for dismissing him at this point would be if he criticizing the icon's famous sweater, and even then a open statement would likely suffice.

Everton against Palace

“A fine day at this stunning ground for two respectable teams facing off,” writes Gary Naylor. “Talking to some Crystal Palace fans on the way up, they were anticipating a tough game, but admitted with me that JP Mateta is the key factor.

“However, nice to feel anticipation rather than dread... for now.”

Wolverhampton against Brighton Team Announcements

Wolves (four-three-three) Johnstone; Tchatchoua, S Bueno, Krejci, Hugo Bueno; Munetsi, the midfielder, Joao Gomes; the winger, Larsen, Hwang.
Subs: Jose Sa, the defender, the defender, the forward, the defender, Rodrigo Gomes, the defender, the midfielder, Lopez.

Brighton (four-two-three-one) the goalkeeper; the defender, van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, the defender; the midfielder, Ayari; the attacker, Gomez, the winger; Danny Welbeck.
Subs: the goalkeeper, the forward, Rutter, Watson, Kostoulas, the veteran, the defender, the defender, the defender.

Official the official (Australian)

Newcastle United versus Nottingham Forest Lineup News

Newcastle United (four-three-three) Pope; the right-back, the defender, Botman, Burn; the midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton; the winger, Woltemade, the attacker.
Substitutes: the goalkeeper, the defender, Lascelles, the winger, the defender, Osula, Jacob Murphy, Willock, Miley.

Nottingham Forest (three-four-two-one)) the goalkeeper; Milenkovic, the defender, Morato; the wing-back, Anderson, Yates, the wing-back; the attacker, Gibbs-White; Wood.
Subs: John Victor, Murillo, the midfielder, Hudson-Odoi, the midfielder, Igor Jesus, Hutchinson, the midfielder, the winger.

Match referee the referee (Merseyside-based)

Everton versus Crystal Palace Lineup Updates

Everton FC (4-2-3-1) Pickford; O’Brien, the defender, the defender, Mykolenko; the midfielder, the midfielder; Dibling, Ndiaye, Grealish; Barry.
Substitutes: the goalkeeper, the defender, Patterson, the winger, Beto, the defender, the midfielder, the defender, Iroegbunam.

Palace (3-4-2-1) the goalkeeper; the defender, the defender, the defender; the wing-back, the midfielder, Kamada, the wing-back; the attacker, the winger; Mateta.
Substitutes: the goalkeeper, the midfielder, Nketiah, the defender, the midfielder, the defender, the defender, the midfielder, the defender.

Official the official (Lancashire-based)

Aston Villa facing The Clarets Squad Announcements

Aston Villa FC (probable 4-2-3-1 formation) Martinez, the defender, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, the midfielder; McGinn, Rogers, Malen; Ollie Watkins.
Reserves: the goalkeeper, the defender, the midfielder, Elliott, Buendia, Jimoh, Maatsen, the midfielder, the forward.

Burnley (five-four-one) Dubravka; Walker, Tuanzebe, Laurent, Esteve, Hartman; the winger, the midfielder, Florentino, Anthony; Foster.
Reserves: Weiss, Worrall, the winger, the midfielder, the defender, the defender, the midfielder, Broja, the midfielder.

Referee the referee (from Durham)

Premier League Table Before of Today’s Games

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